You know, some wise person once said, āIf you donāt have time to do it right, you may not get the chance to do it over.ā This is very much the case when it comes to getting your home ready to sell. You only get one first impression, so it is a good idea to […]
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Is Now a Good Time to Sell My House?
The answer is āIt couldnāt be better!ā To just say it is a sellerās market seems like an understatement right now for a couple of reasons. Any time demand is higher than the supply, sellers have the advantage. Right now it is oh so true in the housing market! There could be many reasons for […]
What Home Buyers DO NOT Want
If you are selling your home, listen up!Ā Trendy ideas that tout being just the thing to help you sell your home faster are readily available across many mediums āĀ TV, social media, podcasts, DIY guides to name a few. But what about those things home buyers truly consider to be ādeal breakersā? Are there aspects about […]
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Organize Your Whole Home in 3 Weeks with These 30-Minute Tasks
If you’re like many homeowners in the Greater Raleigh area, you are determined to organize your home in 2017Ā (since you weren’t able toĀ get around to it last year). The secret to keeping any New Year’s resolution is making sure your goal is “smart” āĀ specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic, and time-based. That’s why it’s almost impossibleĀ to tackleĀ a […]
Selling Your Home During the Holidays
Here in North Carolina, we have 4 beautiful seasons and some people mistakenly associate them with 4 distinct home buying seasons as well. They assume spring is the best time to sell and nobody buys during the winter, but that is simply not true. When I hear people talking about this I am often reminded […]
How to Effectively Cope with Financial Stress
As we age, financial obligations and life events can cause us to feelĀ stressed. For adultsĀ in their 40s and older, the most common sources of financial stress are job loss, reduced wages, consumer debt, and medical expenses. Other situations, such as divorceĀ or a foreclosure, can also lead to financial strain. Too often, Raleigh-area homeowners facing financial […]
How to Get Freebies from Duke Energy
Very seldom do you hear the word āfreebiesā these days, so take advantage when you do. Duke Energy has a Home Energy House Call program where you can learn how to save on your monthly bill and land about $30 worth of free gifts. Ā Free Energy-Saving ItemsĀ for Homeowners Hereās what you get for free: […]
How Real Estate āMini Seasonsā Affect Home Sales
When deciding what time is best to sell a home, most people focus on the 4 cardinal seasons of spring, summer, fall, and winter. What you may not realize is that in the Real Estate Market there is a subset of selling periods known as āmini seasonsā and where they fall on the calendar affects […]
Donāt Miss Raleighās Home Shows in September
Two major home shows take place in Raleigh in September, so donāt miss these opportunities to explore home improvement and remodeling ideas. The best thing about these shows is access to a variety of home experts. Landscaping experts showcase their artwork with pavers and greenery. Kitchen and bath experts showcase their design creativity and luxurious […]